TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLICE SERICE - OAS · The Superintendent ACIB must be informed within 24 hours...
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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLICE
SERVICE
INTRODUCTION
The Anti-Corruption Investigations Bureau was established vide
Cabinet Minute No. 20 of January 11, 2002, under the Ministry
of the Attorney General.
It is the premier department in the TTPS with responsibility for
investigating matters involving corruption.
To reduce the incidence of corruption in Trinidad and Tobago by
hosting and conducting Anti-Corruption Awareness Seminars in the
Private and Public Sectors.
LOCATION
The unit is located in the A.S Bryden Building situated at #33
Independence Square South, Port of Spain.
VISION STATEMENT
“To be the National Provider of Professional Policing Services.”
To be a catalyst in promoting the highest level of integrity in
public life by being the provider of professional investigative
services.
VISION STATEMENT:
ANTI –CORRUPTION
INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU.
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote SAFETY, SECURITY and STABILITY for the nation by
upholding the laws firmly and fairly while ensuring prompt
courteous and professional service in partnership with the
communities.
To establish and maintain confidence in public and private
institutions by conducting prompt, unbiased and professional
investigations into all matters by applying all available
modern technology, with a trained and competent staff, in
partnership with the public.
MISSION STATEMENT
ANTI CORRUPTION
INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU.
MANDATE OF THE A.C.I.B
To investigate expeditiously and thoroughly all reports and
allegations of corruption against :-
1. Government officials
2. Public Officers
3. Police Officers
4. Public and Statutory Bodies
OBJECTIVES
1. To develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in
accordance with:-
a. The Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.
b. Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1997
c. Standing Orders of the Trinidad and Tobago Police
Service.
PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURE
The Superintendent ACIB must be informed within 24 hours by
the Inspector or Assistant Superintendent of such report.
The Superintendent must within 24 hours, assign an officer to
pursue enquires into the report and set deadlines for the
completion of investigations .
The A.C.I.B. managerial structure is designed along a hierarchical
framework headed by the Superintendent who has the overall
responsibility and is supported by two (2) Inspectors.
The Human Resource Capital is further sub-divided into two(2)
teams; A&B each headed by an Inspector. Personnel from the
Guard Unit perform a 24 hour guard service at the Bureau.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
STRENGTH DISTRIBUTION
Departmental
Order 10/2009
Snr.
Supt.
Supt. Asst.
Supt.
Insp. Sgt. Cpl. Const. Total
SANCTIONED 1 1 1 2 6 8 25 44
ACTUAL - 1 - 2 6 8 01 18
SHORTAGES 1 - 1 - - - 24 26
OVERSTRENGTH - - - - - - - -
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
To investigate reports of Corruption tactfully, diligently, and in a
professional manner.
To collect and preserve the integrity of evidence for presentation
in Court.
• To provide sound advice to members of the public
reporting matters which are not considered acts of
corruption and considered to be of a civil nature.
• To deliver lectures, seminars, exhibitions to members of
both the Public and Private Sectors.
Continued….
To provide training to Police Officers relative to Corruption
and related offences.
To provide manpower to assist in Patrols and other duties
as detailed by the A.C.P Anti-Crime Operations and other
Executive Officers.
To perform uniform duties as determined by the exigencies
of the Service e.g. Carnival, Election.
Continued
Treat all information with the strictest confidence.
To identify and implement Training needs for staff development by
obtaining training in investigative techniques for all members of staff.
To develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Bureau by
identifying a commonality in procedures of the Bureau’s business in
tandem with the TTPS.
To encourage ‘Camaraderie’ among staff. Various social events were
conducted in promoting social interactions and relationship among
staff.
Continued….
STATUS OF REPORTS
PROSECUTIONS INSTITUTEDCharges: 848
Persons/Companies Charged 224
MODE OF REPORTS:
Reports dealt with at the A.C.I.B. generally originate from:-
Correspondence from Commissioner of Police
Walk-in from the general public
Reports from Government Departments
CLASSIFICATION OF REPORTS
At the A.C.I.B. reports are generally categorized into three (3)classes:-• General Fraud-General Fraud are those reported by members of
the public.
• Government Fraud- Government Fraud refers to reportsemanating from Government Departments and Statutory Bodies
• Information-Information refers to matters that do not constitutecriminal impropriety and civil action is advised.
SOME COMMON CORRUPTION
OFFENCES
Corruptly Soliciting Money - Prevention of Corruption Act. 11:11
Corruptly Receiving Money - Prevention of Corruption Act. 11:11
Uttering a Fraudulent Document - Forgery Act. 11:13
Making a False Statutory Declaration- Perjury Act. 11:14
Perjury - Perjury Act. 11:14
Perverting the Course of Justice - Contrary to Common Law
Misbehavior in Public Office - Common Law
Larceny - Larceny Act. 11:12
THE ROLE OF THE A.C.I.B.
INVESTIGATOR
Investigators mainly concentrate their energies in a three-pronged
manner:
Prevention-by way of outreach programs such as seminars eg.
Lectures at Government Agencies, Police Divisions and Branches.
Detection and Institution of Criminal Charges- by diligent
investigation and institution of charges where there is sufficient
evidence to establish a prima face case.
Covert Operations
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
A knowledge of the elements of a crime and the ability to
distinguish between a criminal and civil matters.
Appreciation of the ingredients necessary to establish acts of
corruption and other related offences
A proper understanding of the requirements of the Judges’
Rules and Administrative Directions.
To be au-courant with the constitutional rights and
entitlements of persons.
A knowledge of the laws of evidence particularly as it relates
to oral and documentary evidence
Court procedure and etiquette;
Be familiar with the requirements of the Police Standing
Orders .
Knowledge of the general duties of a Police Officer.
Continued……
REPORTS AGAINST POLICE
OFFICERS: - POLICYS.O. #10, PARAS 19&20
OBJECTIVE:-
To streamline operations at the office in relation to the handling of
reports made by members of the public against police officers.
CONSTRAINTS
Obtaining Information / Documents in a timely manner from
external agencies such as private / Government institutions.
Shortage of Manpower
Location of the Anti-Corruption Investigations Bureau, and
accommodation for staff
The unwillingness by individuals to support further
investigations after making reports. Usually citing reprisals as
the reason for the lack of co-operation.
Lack of Training program for staff example: Forensic
Investigations, Intelligence Gathering and Analysis, Information
Technology, Financial Crime Investigations, Cyber Crimes etc.
Lack of technological equipment such as Projectors, voice
recognition software, digital cameras, recording equipment, bulk
scanner etc.
Continued……
The creation of legislation for the protection of persons making
reports of alleged corruption. (Whistle Blower Legislation)
Legislation be amended to ensure that state enterprises are
held accountable for refusing to produce documents.
The strength of the ACIB brought up to its sanction strength
RECOMMENDATIONS
Suitable accommodation, equipment, facilities andrelocation of the Anti Corruption Investigations Bureau;
Legislation for Procurement issues.
Effective Networking- eg. A Single Information Platform.
Recommendation Cont’d…
ACHIEVEMENT YEAR ENDING 2010
To reduce crime and protect citizens by conducting prompt,
unbiased and professional investigations.
To reduce corruption in Trinidad and Tobago by developing an
awareness on the issue of Corruption by hosting seminars and
lectures throughout various sections and branches of Trinidad and
Tobago Police Service and the Country as a whole.
To develop efficient communication strategies with stakeholders,
thereby improving our service delivery to the public.
ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES
Discipline
Self-Motivation;
Confidentiality;
High Ethical Standards;
Communication and Interviewing Skills;
Good Oral and Writing Skills;
Dedication and Commitment to duty;
Amenable to Training; and
A sense of Team Spirit
OTHER ATTRIBUTES THAT
ARE ADVANTAGEOUS
Creativity and Innovation;
Computer Literacy;
Basic Accounting Knowledge;
Public Relation Skills;
Good Organizing Skills;
Presentation Skills;
Formal Legal Training; and
Valid Driver’s Permit
PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES
On receipt of a report against a Police –Officer , the Duty
Sergeant or in his /her absence the next senior person must be
notified immediately.
The informant would be interviewed by the Duty Sergeant, facts
of the report recorded and the Duty Inspector informed.
Where such reports are made on a week-end or public holiday
the assigned duty officer must be informed for guidance and
appropriate action to be adopted